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You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.
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Refuge and Defender
Commentators highlight the two distinct ways God protects believers. He is a "hiding place," a secure refuge to retreat to when overwhelmed by danger or internal turmoil. He is also a "shield," a mobile, active defense that protects us in the midst of life's battles. This shows God's protection is for times of both rest and conflict.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thou art my hiding place - See the notes at Psalm 32:7, where the same expression occurs.
And my shield - Se…
19th Century
Anglican
My shield. For this expression, see Psalm 3:3; Psalms 7:10.
Baptist
You are my hiding place and my shield: I hope in your word.
"You are my protection against every kind of danger." David had been acc…
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16th Century
Protestant
Thou art my hiding place and my shield. The meaning is that the prophet, persuaded that the only way he could be safe was by lying hidden …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thou [art] my hiding place From temporal calamities. The perfections of God are chambers of retreat and safety to hi…
There is a dread of the risings of sin, and its very first beginnings. The more we love the law of God, the more watchful we will be, lest vain tho…
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